The purpose of the Intermediary Relending Program is to alleviate poverty and increase economic activity and employment in rural communities. Under the IRP program, loans are provided to local organizations (intermediaries) for the establishment of revolving loan funds. These revolving loan funds are used to assist with financing business and economic development activity to create or retain jobs in disadvantaged and remote communities. Intermediaries are encouraged to work in concert with state and regional strategies, and in partnership with other public and private organizations that can provide complimentary resources. Follow this link for a list of rural development state offices: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html.
U.S. businesses in disadvantaged and remote communities
